Robert Stephenson

The Los Angeles Angels placed Robert Stephenson on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with right elbow inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

After feeling elbow discomfort on the final two pitches during Friday's outing against the Colorado Rockies, Stephenson was placed on the injured list and will not return this season. In a corresponding move, Sam Bachman was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake.

The Angels activated RHP Robert Stephenson from the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Stephenson will make his return from a multi-month absence. He could hold a high-leverage role in the Angels bullpen.

Angels reliever Robert Stephenson said he is going out on a rehab assignment and will pitch Thursday and Sunday with Triple-A Salt Lake.

Fantasy Impact

Stephenson has been limited to just two appearances with the Angels this season due to the biceps issue. The right-hander posted a 3.10 ERA in 60 outings in his first season with the Angels in 2024.

Robert Stephenson faced live hitters on both Friday and Monday, indicating he is close to beginning a rehab assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Stephenson has been on the injured list since June 2 with a stretched nerve in his right biceps. He's made great progress by facing live hitters on two different occasions, which means he's nearing a rehab assignment. He will need to make multiple rehab appearances before being reinstated.

Jeff Fletcher (biceps) logged another bullpen session Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Stephenson worked his third bullpen session over the past week Tuesday afternoon. The veteran reliever had not thrown one in over two months before that, so this is certainly a positive development.